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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205,372.08, 283,091.90 and 188,875.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205,372.08, 283,091.90 and 188,875.26 is: 260,352.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205,372.08 : 283,091.90 = 188,875.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205,372.08/283,091.90 = 188,875.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205,372.08x = 283,091.90 × 188,875.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205,372.08x = 53,469,055,272.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,469,055,272.02/205,372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260,352.11

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